The Cambridge Companion to Bartók (Cambridge Companions to Music)

This Companion is an accessible guide to Bartók's music and is an ideal introduction to the composer for students, performers and concert-goers. Part I of the book sets out the cultural, social and political background in Hungary at the beginning of the twentieth century, and considers Bartók's interest in and research into folk music. Part II surveys his compositional output in all genres, relating changes in style to broad aesthetic issues, his folk music studies, and his activities as a pianist, music editor and teacher. The final part reveals the wide variety of responses to Bartók's music in Europe and the United States, both during and after his lifetime. It includes a comparison of analytical approaches to his music and an evaluation of performances including those of the composer himself. The book is written by a team of specialists, who represent more recent thinking on the composer and his music. This Companion is an accessible guide to Bart©đk's music and is an ideal introduction to the composer for students, performers and concert-goers. Part I of the book sets out the cultural, social and political background in Hungary at the beginning of the twentieth century, and considers Bart©đk's interest in and research into folk music. Part II surveys his compositional output in all genres, relating changes in style to broad aesthetic issues, his folk music studies, and his activities as a pianist, music editor and teacher. The final part reveals the wide variety of responses to Bart©đk's music in Europe and the United States, both during and after his lifetime. It includes a comparison of analytical approaches to his music and an evaluation of performances including those of the composer himself. The book is written by a team of specialists, who represent more recent thinking on the composer and his music This Comprehensive, Accessible Guide To Bartók And His Music Contains Up-to-date Research By A New Generation Of Bartók Scholars. Part I Sets The Cultural, Social And Political Background In Hungary At The Beginning Of The Twentieth Century, And Considers Bartók's Research Into Folk Music. Part Ii Surveys His Compositional Output In All Genres, Relating Changes In Style To Broad Aesthetic Issues, His Folk Music Studies, And His Activities As A Pianist, Music Editor And Teacher. The Final Part Considers Various Aspects Of Reception And The Variety Of Responses To Bartók's Music In Europe And The United States. Contexts : Political, Social, And Cultural -- Profiles Of The Music -- Reception. Edited By Amanda Bayley. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 260-265) And Index. Part I of this Companion sets out the cultural, social and political background in Hungary at the beginning of the twentieth century, and considers Bartók's interest in and research into folk music. Part II surveys his compositional output in all genres, relating changes in style to broad aesthetic issues, his folk music studies, and his activities as a pianist, music editor and teacher. The final part reveals the wide variety of responses to Bartók's music in Europe and the United States, both during and after his lifetime. It includes a comparison of analytical approaches to his music and an evaluation of performances including those of the composer himself. -- publisher description This comprehensive, accessible guide to Bartok and his music contains up-to-date research by a new generation of Bartok scholars. Part I sets the cultural, social and political background in Hungary at the beginning of the twentieth century, and considers Bartok's research into folk music. Part II surveys his compositional output in all genres, relating changes in style to broad aesthetic issues, his folk music studies, and his activities as a pianist, music editor and teacher. The final part considers various aspects of reception and the variety of responses to Bartok's music in Europe and the United States. This is an accessible guide to Bartok and his music. Wide-ranging in coverage, it sets out the cultural and political background in Hungary at the beginning of the twentieth century, considers Bartok's research into folk music, surveys his compositional output in all genres and the varied responses to his work. This is an accessible guide to Bartók and his music. Wide-ranging in coverage, it sets out the cultural and political background in Hungary at the beginning of the twentieth century, considers Bartók's research into folk music, surveys his compositional output in all genres and the varied responses to his work.